Delhi Air Quality Declared Hazardous, AQI Reaches Critical Levels Across NCR
Delhi's air quality was recorded as 'hazardous' by Swiss monitor IQ Air, with an AQI reaching 380 on Friday morning and peaking at 748 earlier. Several areas, including Chandni Chowk and Narela, registered 'hazardous' levels. The Central Pollution Control Board reported a 'very poor' AQI of 306 for the capital. Air quality in the National Capital Region also remained concerning, with Ghaziabad at 'hazardous' levels and Noida and Gurugram in the 'very unhealthy' category.
First-hand measurement across 1 source
We measured how 1 outlet covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 94%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is negative (20/100).
Outlets measured: hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (20–20/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Sources analysed